13th August 2020

A patient has received a glucocorticoid injection after presenting to their GP with severe pain and swelling attributable to De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

A patient has received a glucocorticoid injection after presenting to their GP with severe pain and swelling attributable to De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. The next morning, they phone their GP telling them about a side-effect they think they are experiencing. Which of the following is a side effect of a glucocorticoid injection?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.